Following the news of the assassination of Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a one-day national mourning as a mark of respect.
“As a mark of our deepest respect for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, a one day national mourning shall be observed on 9 July 2022,” Said PM Modi in a tweet.
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Indian National Congress president Sonia Gandhi expressed condolences over the sudden demise of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo.
She said, “I am shocked at the assassination of Mr. Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan. For many years, Mr. Abe was a great friend and well-wisher of India. He did much to expand and deepen the bilateral relationship between our two countries.”
Sonia Gandhi added, “I recall my meeting with him very fondly and vividly. It is a huge misfortune that has befallen Japan and indeed, the entire international community. He will be sorely missed.”
The ex-PM passed away on Friday, hours after being shot while addressing an election rally in the city of Nara, according to state media.
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